State Grants

Maryland Small Business Grants & Funding Programs

Maryland supports entrepreneurs, technology firms, manufacturers, and neighborhood businesses through statewide commerce and innovation programs plus local funding initiatives.

141grants available
From state agencies, SBA & local programs

Statewide Growth and Commerce Programs

Maryland businesses can access support for expansion, investment, and business resilience through statewide economic development and business assistance partners.

Startup and Innovation Funding

Technology, health, and research-led businesses can find support through Maryland's innovation ecosystem, including commercialization and startup-focused initiatives.

Baltimore, Montgomery County, and Regional Support

Baltimore and other Maryland communities offer local business support, corridor programs, and entrepreneur initiatives for eligible companies.

Maryland Business Grants

141 grants found

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MBDA

Bowie State University Grant

Bowie State will teach and deliver an entrepreneurial curriculum tailored to support undergraduate student entrepreneurs.

VariesMarylandRolling
Education & SkillsBusiness Support
closed
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO

The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is accepting applications for grants to support per diem only.

VariesNationwide18 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
closed
Supportive Services for Veteran Families

VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.

$262,981 - $23,153,846Nationwide19 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
U.S. Small Business Administration

Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)

Grants for veteran-owned businesses

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsStartup Support
open
U.S. Small Business Administration

SBIR/STTR programs

Grants for small business innovation research

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
open
USDA

USDA Business Programs

USDA’s business programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate rural business creation and growth.

VariesNationwideRolling
Agriculture & FoodBusiness Support
open
Texas Workforce Commission

Skills for Small Business

The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsSkills & Training
open
Empire State Development

Matching Grants Leverage Program

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
Empire State Development

Innovation Matching Grants Program

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
open
Empire State Development

New York State Accelerators and Competitions

Empire State Development connects scalable companies with New York State’s top universities, talent, and manufacturing facilities through its support of several cutting-edge accelerator programs and funding competitions.

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsAccelerators
open
Empire State Development

NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program

Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
SBA

Research and Development Grants

Fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.

VariesNationwideRolling
All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in Maryland